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Time stamp, followed by the mistake (and my brief comment in parentheses) 00:09 too big of a back swing in every shot (use smaller strokes more often, be in control) 01:22 not knowing how you win your points (be conscious of this and have a strategy for winning) 01:44 standing up with a little hop sometimes through drive shots (#1 is about arm control/stability, this one is leg control) 02:28 being lazy (essentially, stay loose, shuffle and move around more) 03:12 not being ready as the ball is hit (think ahead; anticipate; don't be on the move when your opponent hits the ball; plant & be ready) 03:56 not giving yourself enough margin (give yourself room for error; better to keep the ball in play than to hit it into the net or out) 04:29 hitting the ball while it's on the rise (instead, hit the ball after it reaches the peak and is descending; but be flexible on this as the game gets faster and more aggressive) 05:09 not warming up (simple - WARM UP!!!! And warm up as many movements as possible. Not warming up will lead to injury sooner or later, guaranteed) 06:12 complaining about wind (Stay positive & adjust your game; quitters never win, and often, neither do complainers) 06:56 not keeping your eyes on the ball (simple - watch the ball the entire time; but again, be flexible as the game gets faster and more aggressive) 08:14 undervaluing & not practicing the serve & return (every point starts with a serve & return! (assuming they're in of course) So make them good!) 09:59 not taking advantage of offensive lobs (just make sure you know when & where to lob, and what to do after you lob) 11:28 poor communication (this is a life skill we all wrestle with on & off the court! 😄Be clear & direct) 12:33 playing too cautiously (don't play to not lose, play to win! Take risks early in the game. High risk = high reward) 13:32 gripping with too much force (find the balance between too loose & too tight; along with the right paddle) 14:15 not subscribing to this channel 😄 (pretty valid, actually! Nothing replaces real practice on the court. And while there are now countless videos of how to improve, just make sure you're viewing some of them & taking time to learn!)

Like this very much! Thank you for the info and demo!

Excellent roundup of tips gents

Best video I have seen in a long time

Great tips guys! You have some of the best content out there! Keep it up!

Good tips! Thanks!

Maybe the single best pickleball tutorial on KZfaq. Many thanks. I'll be reviewing it often.

Great tutorial! You guys covered a lot of important things. Please include tips for seniors like me who can't run right now. ( pain from severe osteoarthritis prohibits me). I try to anticipate, but do need help on where to plant myself.

Awesome Video! Thank you

Truly one of the best videos of all time! Great share coach! From #2

Great tips! You have some of the best content out there. Keep up the good work! Hey Shea, did you compete in the Atlanta Open?

Very informative video! Keep it up.

Great video, can pick off 10 tips I'm failing to properly do as a 3.0 player and great advice to fix them. Love it when segments aren't scripted. "There's actually a 16th mistake" - His head jerk says it all. Lol

Thanks for sharing! Where are you guys? Great pickleball courts with picnic tables!

Thank you

Tip 17: Don't driving balls that are low (red zone) and near the kitchen line. It's either gonna go out or right into the net.

Exellent❤

Yes, stop then hit, a small hop gives more strength, keep your eye on the ball, good ones

#1 big swing is correct but it has nothing to do with knowledge of the paddle being dependent on vision. Close your eyes and touch the tip of your nose with your finger. We have excellent ability to track things without vision.

Thanks!

What is the thing on one side of your paddle ???

Lol. The tips are good and relevant. But the demo on the mistakes was exaggerating 😂

LFG!

I like to switch sides with my opponents half way through the game to even out the wind factor.

Is the guy in blue a rocket league content creator ?? Swear he looks and sounds like this guy named Striped

I just watched a video from a top pro saying one of the biggest mistakes players make is shuffling their feet all over the place. That it is better to have a solid base. This video is in disagreement with that.

Great suggestions but a little too much. I prefer videos with less content. Hard to take it all in.

You don’t know where your paddle is? It’s attached to your hand. If you don’t have the hand eye coordination to be able to know where your paddle is without physically seeing it you either need more practice or do something else.